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1-bedroom condo for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay
250 E 40th St Apt 31F, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10016
- Size
- 833 ft² (77.4 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1988: Building details
About this home
Condo for rent in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, 833 ft². Rent $4,850/mo. Built in 1988.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Perched high above Murray Hill on the 31st floor of The Highpoint Condominium, Residence 31F offers an exceptional blend of space, light, and iconic Manhattan views. This oversized one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home is designed for both comfortable living and sophisticated entertaining, featuring expansive interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private balcony with sweeping city and East River vistas. A gracious entry foyer leads into a sun-drenched living and dining area with open southern and eastern exposures, creating a bright and airy ambiance throughout the day. The thoughtfully designed layout offers remarkable proportions rarely found in today's market, while the private outdoor balcony provides the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening skyline views. The windowed kitchen is both functional and inviting, complete with ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and full-sized appliances ideal for everyday cooking or hosting guests. The king-sized primary suite offers outstanding closet space and a tranquil retreat above the city, complemented by an en-suite bath and the added convenience of a separate powder room for guests. Located within The Highpoint, a premier full-service condominium, residents enjoy white-glove amenities including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a state-of-the-art health club, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, landscaped outdoor plaza, bicycle storage, and on-site laundry facilities. Perfectly positioned moments from Grand Central Terminal, fine dining, shopping, and multiple transportation options, Residence 31F presents an elevated lifestyle in one of Manhattan's most convenient and vibrant neighborhoods. Fees for application listed below: Credit Report - $150 per person Damage Deposit - $1,000 (Refundable) Move-In Fee - $600 Processing Fee - $550 Digital Submission Fee - $65 Application Fee via Domecile App: $123
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 73/100 · Complete
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Details13/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Size stated2/2
- No points: No move-in date0/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 286 words3/3
True cost15/15
- Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1988, 232 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
- No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5
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Fees and terms
First month $4,850, a one-month deposit $4,850 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Compared with the area
Asks $4,850/mo, 5% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Murray Hill-Kips Bay.
- Median here
- $5,095/mo
- 161 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $4,515–$5,710
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²/mo
- $5.82 vs $7.24
- This home vs the median, 20% lower
Priced in line with similar homes here.
1.2% of these listings have cut their price.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Murray Hill-Kips BayLocation
- NeighborhoodMurray Hill-Kips BayHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10016Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 10016462 homes for rent
- ListingsMurray Hill and Kips BayHomes for rent
- ListingsManhattanHomes for rent
- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Grand Central-42 St4 5 6 7 S8 min walk
- East 34th Street (NYC Ferry)Astoria East River Rockaway-Soundview South Brooklyn9 min walk
- Grand Central (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven9 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- The River Schoolelementary, grades PK-5480 m
- Manhattan Academy For Arts & Languagehigh, grades 9-12690 m
- The 47 American Sign Language & English Lower Schoolk-8, grades PK-81.3 km
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
232 units · 48 floors · built 1988 · 3 more homes listed here
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)250 East 40 Street · BBL 1-00920-7501 · built 1988 · 232 units
- Building type
- Condominium
- Open HPD violations
- 2 (A 0 · B 2 · C 0)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.
